San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) embraces San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) as Thunder's Russell Westbrook looks on during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) embraces San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) as Thunder's Russell Westbrook looks on during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) attempts a dunk against San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. The Spurs won 101-98. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) attempts a dunk against San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, ... more

Spurs' Manu Ginobili walks off the court after game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. The Spurs won 101-98.

Spurs' Manu Ginobili walks off the court after game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. The Spurs won 101-98.

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Express-News

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) walks off the court during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. The Spurs won 101-98.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) walks off the court during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. The Spurs won 101-98.

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. The Spurs won 101-98. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) look on during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) look on during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) and San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) and San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) during the second half of game one ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) reacts near San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) reacts near San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Gary Neal (14) after hitting a three point basket during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Gary Neal (14) after hitting a three point basket during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) talk to San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) after Jackson fouled Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) talk to San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) after Jackson fouled Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of game one of the NBA ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shakes the hand of San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shakes the hand of San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) passes against San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. Jackson was called for the foul on the play. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) passes against San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) talks to San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) talks to San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Gary Neal (14) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Gary Neal (14) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) and San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) look towards the bench during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) and San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) look towards the bench during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) and San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) and San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) talks to Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden (13) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) talks to Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden (13) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talks to San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) and San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talks to San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) and San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson (3) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) loses control of the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) loses control of the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) during the second half of game one of the NBA ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) watch the game from the bench during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) watch the game from the bench during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May ... more

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich looks on during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich looks on during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) lays the ball in against Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha, right, during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) lays the ball in against Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha, right, during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) attempts a dunk against San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) attempts a dunk against San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) splits San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) splits San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots a three point basket during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots a three point basket during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) dunks on Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) dunks on Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) during the second half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) and San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) dunks on Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) dunks on Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka (9) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, ... more

Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (37) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Gary Neal (14) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (37) shoots over San Antonio Spurs' Gary Neal (14) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21), San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) contest a rebound during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21), San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha (2) contest a rebound during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals ... more

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, left, cheers as San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) is helped off the court after hitting a three point basket during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. Pictured at bottom center is Julianna Holt, wife of Spurs owner Peter Holt. Seated next to Julianna Holt is Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and at far right, helping Ginobili up, is Peter Holt. less

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, left, cheers as San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) is helped off the court after hitting a three point basket during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) goes for a loose ball against Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (37) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22) goes for a loose ball against Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (37) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (37) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012. less

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher (37) and Oklahoma City Thunder's Nick Collison (4) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (35) during the first half of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2012.